Menstruation during the dog days

Menstruation is a blood-like substance formed when the female egg ruptures and flows out of the body. If the egg does not successfully combine with the male sperm, a new egg will be produced every month after the previous egg ruptures. Therefore, menstruation is also a normal physiological reaction with periodicity. However, during menstruation, a large amount of blood continuously flows out of a woman's lower body, which makes people feel sticky, embarrassed and very uncomfortable. So what should you do when you have your period during the dog days?

1. The private parts are hot and unbearable

Due to the high temperature in summer, bacteria are extremely active. It is scorching hot and unbearable. You have to put a sanitary napkin on your private parts, which is undoubtedly like wearing a cotton jacket for your private parts in the hot summer.

1. Pay attention to private parts cleaning

Summer is hot and humid, with a lot of sweat, which is suitable for bacterial growth and reproduction. In severe cases, it may cause the vaginal environment to be destroyed and the acidity and alkalinity to change. Therefore, you need to pay more attention to the cleanliness of your private parts and wash them with clean water every day!

2. Change sanitary napkins frequently

There are many "high-absorbency" sanitary napkins advertised on the market, which leads many women to mistakenly believe that a sanitary napkin can be used for a long time, especially when the menstrual blood is light, they only use one or two napkins a day. This is a serious mistake.

In summer, moisture tends to accumulate locally and cause allergies, so no matter how much, it is recommended to change it every 2 hours.

3. Choose the right sanitary napkin

The skin of the private parts is particularly delicate. If it is in an airtight environment, it can easily cause various health problems. In the hot summer, if the sanitary napkins used are too thick, the vulva will often be in a hot and humid environment, which makes it very easy to develop eczema.

Therefore, you must use sanitary napkins that are breathable and of moderate thickness.

2. The body starts to swell

When my period comes, my body starts to swell, and with the heat of the weather, I look even more swollen! It's incredible that there is a kind of fat that women gain that is not caused by eating too much!

1. Keep exercising

Generally speaking, women who exercise regularly experience fewer PMS symptoms. So, get moving!

2. Reduce Salt

Limiting salt in your diet can help prevent edema. Eat less pickled foods. Do not add additional salt when cooking or eating. Also be aware of hidden sources of salt, such as soy sauce, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups, and canned deli meats.

3. Healthy Diet

Although it's a cliché, the essence of shaping health is always the same. Eat more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.

3. Strong smell of blood

Every time my period comes, there is a strong smell, and it is even more embarrassing and impossible to hide during the dog days of summer. Sometimes I really don’t know whether I should hide or make myself invisible.

1. Change sanitary napkins frequently

Menstrual blood itself has no odor. The smell comes from the mixture of blood, endometrial and sebaceous gland secretions and sweat. Bacteria multiply rapidly in this environment, so a more obvious odor occurs.

To improve this situation, the best way is to improve your own hygiene first, and the most important thing is to change sanitary napkins frequently.

2. Wear loose and comfortable clothes

Many women like to wear tight clothes to highlight their figures. Even during their menstrual period, they often like to wrap themselves tightly without ventilation. In fact, doing so is like adding fuel to the fire, which will only increase sweat penetration and sweat odor.

Therefore, during menstruation, you should use cotton underwear and wear loose clothes to ensure ventilation.

4. Period leak detection

If you change your sanitary napkin late, and you happen to be out at a party, and you sit on a chair, and your period is leaking, should you get up or not?

1. Change sanitary napkins frequently

If you want to combat menstrual leakage, changing sanitary napkins frequently is an effective way, especially in the first three days of menstruation.

2. Exercise

Many girls are worried about menstrual leakage, so they often sit in a chair for a long time without moving when their period comes. This is an incorrect practice. Sitting for a long time will only make the menstrual blood flow obstructed. Therefore, it is best to stand up and walk around. Otherwise, the moment you stand up after sitting for a long time, your period will gush out like a flood.

3. Avoid riding a bicycle

Riding a bicycle will squeeze the perineum, which is not only bad for the blood circulation in the pelvis, but also causes lateral leakage of menstrual blood due to the exertion. If you must ride a bike, put on a clean sanitary napkin before riding and avoid riding for long periods of time!

In addition, during your period, you should never eat raw or cold foods such as ice cream. You should also avoid irritating foods such as spicy strips. It is best to eat pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, etc. If you have heavy menstrual bleeding, even brown sugar should be avoided! After all, you don’t want to bleed like a river!